Afrika obota
by Akendengu茅
- Type: Album
- Released: 1976
- Label: Saravah
- Country: Gabon
- Length: 35:25
- Community rating: 3.75/5 from 4 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The blind Gabonese vocalist and poet pairs traditional Central African rhythms with the narrative intimacy of European chanson. Recorded in France, the album serves as a politically charged, anti-colonial statement, utilizing lush acoustic arrangements to deliver its powerful Pan-African message.
Genres
Descriptors: Folk, melodic, folk, call-and-response, dance, rhythmic, traditional, protest, political, French language, storytelling
Tracklist
- Afrika Obota (5:06)
- Negro (3:40)
- Evo (3:03)
- Considerable (5:40)
- Orema Ka-Ka-Ka (4:03)
- Orei II (5:42)
- Sa Gunu, Sa Gunu (4:06)
- Mon Pays Entre Soleil Et Pluie (3:09)
- Olatano W'intye So Du S'afrika (3:53)
Credits
- Gilbert Roussel - bandoneon
- Jean-Marie Mennecier - bass
- Dominique Barouh - chorus
- Fran莽ois Ombanda - chorus
- Fran莽oise Ngwanga - chorus
- Marianne Ndjongue - chorus
- Jean-Pierre Neubauer - double bass
- Patrice Cramer - drums